Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

David S. Blehert, PhD USGS – National Wildlife Health Center U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey White Nose Syndrome: An Emerging Fungal.

Published byJaiden Eubank Modified over 9 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "David S. Blehert, PhD USGS – National Wildlife Health Center U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey White Nose Syndrome: An Emerging Fungal."— Presentation transcript:

1 David S. Blehert, PhD USGS – National Wildlife Health Center U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey White Nose Syndrome: An Emerging Fungal Pathogen?

2 Download At: www.nwhc.usgs. gov/disease_ information/ white-nose_ syndrome/ index.jsp

3 What is White-Nose Syndrome? Photo by J. Reichard, Boston UniversityPhoto by A. Hicks, NY DEC

4 CHALLENGE: Identify the White Fungus and/or Other Pathogen(s) Photo by N. Heaslip, NY DEC

5 Parasitology, Virology, and Bacteriology Parasitology: Disease causing parasites not found. Virology: No known viral pathogens identified. Bacteriology: No consistent findings.

6 Circumstantial Case from Direct Observation Fixed Bat Muzzle Skin NYS DOH Photo by D. Springer and M. Behr Direct Scraping from Bat NYS DOH Photo by M. Behr

7 Fixed Bat Muzzle Skin NYS DOH Photo by D. Springer and M. Behr Direct Scraping from Bat NYS DOH Photo by M. Behr NWHC Cold Isolate Photo by D. Blehert, NWHC Circumstantial Case from Direct Observation

8 Fungal Biology – Mycology Requires cold for growth. It cannot grow at room temperature. Common on sick bats. Absent from healthy bats. All isolates are identical. Fungus is a new species of Geomyces. Photo by A. Klein, NWHC

9 Histopathology Bat Wings – In addition to flight, they are critical for: Heat Dissipation Water Control Gas Exchange Blood Pressure Regulation Photos by C. Meteyer, NWHC

10 WNS: A European Connection? Hungary Romania Photo: Szilard Bucs Switzerland Netherlands Photo: Tamas Gorfol Photo: Anne Jifke-Haarsma

11 Infection Trial Torpid little brown bats housed in mesh enclosures in refrigerators at 7  C. Three treatment groups – each in an individual refrigerator in a dedicated isolation room within a shower-out BSL-3 facility. Each bat wears an iBBat archival temperature logger.

12 Soil Sampling Project Collect soil samples from approximately 100 caves in the eastern US. Screen samples for the WNS-associated fungus.

13 Future Directions Determine the origin of the WNS fungus. Predict potential for future WNS spread. Can WNS be contained? Can WNS be controlled? Investigate biological or chemical control strategies. Continue to develop a better understanding of the disease. Identify bat survival strategies – Are there resistant bats?

Download ppt "David S. Blehert, PhD USGS – National Wildlife Health Center U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey White Nose Syndrome: An Emerging Fungal."

Similar presentations

E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A White-Nose Syndrome in Bats Impacts on the National Park Service Mission Dr. Herbert C. Frost Associate Director.

E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A White-Nose Syndrome in Bats Impacts on the National Park Service Mission Dr. Herbert C. Frost Associate Director.
Understanding Food Chapter 3: Food Safety. The United States food supply is probably the safest in the world Federal and state regulations Federal and.

Understanding Food Chapter 3: Food Safety. The United States food supply is probably the safest in the world Federal and state regulations Federal and.
By Chance Carbaugh.  Origin and discovery of Geomyces destructans  Information about Geomyces destructans  Impact of the fungus on host bats.

By Chance Carbaugh.  Origin and discovery of Geomyces destructans  Information about Geomyces destructans  Impact of the fungus on host bats.
Writing Informative Text Use this lesson as a model for the process of writing an informative research paper. Mrs. Gennosa www.elahelp.com.

Writing Informative Text Use this lesson as a model for the process of writing an informative research paper. Mrs. Gennosa
European Observations of Fungi on Bats Paul Cryan 1 and David Blehert 2 1 USGS Fort Collins Science Center 2 USGS National Wildlife Health Center.

European Observations of Fungi on Bats Paul Cryan 1 and David Blehert 2 1 USGS Fort Collins Science Center 2 USGS National Wildlife Health Center.
Current Status of the Research and Management of Bat White-Nose Syndrome Jeremy T. H. Coleman National WNS Coordinator, US Fish & Wildlife Service Northeast.

Current Status of the Research and Management of Bat White-Nose Syndrome Jeremy T. H. Coleman National WNS Coordinator, US Fish & Wildlife Service Northeast.
Susan Haseltine Associate Director for Biology U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Avian Influenza– Science at the Forefront.

Susan Haseltine Associate Director for Biology U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Avian Influenza– Science at the Forefront.
Methods that we use to investigate wildlife diseases Thierry M. Work US Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center Hawaii Field Station.

Methods that we use to investigate wildlife diseases Thierry M. Work US Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center Hawaii Field Station.
Washes and Sanitizers to Reduce Microbial Contamination JIM DICKSON DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE INTER-DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAM IN MICROBIOLOGY Iowa State.

Washes and Sanitizers to Reduce Microbial Contamination JIM DICKSON DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE INTER-DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAM IN MICROBIOLOGY Iowa State.
Climate Change: Challenge of Invasive Species Pam Fuller Florida Integrated Science Center U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey.

Climate Change: Challenge of Invasive Species Pam Fuller Florida Integrated Science Center U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey.
Chapter 35: Immune System & Disease

Chapter 35: Immune System & Disease
White-nose Syndrome (WNS): An Emergent Threat to Bats in North America Jeremy T. H. Coleman, PhD, Robyn A. Niver, and Susanna L. von Oettingen, U.S. Fish.

White-nose Syndrome (WNS): An Emergent Threat to Bats in North America Jeremy T. H. Coleman, PhD, Robyn A. Niver, and Susanna L. von Oettingen, U.S. Fish.
What’s Happening to Bats in the Northeast? An Update on White-nose Syndrome David Stilwell U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Many Slides Originally from Alan.

What’s Happening to Bats in the Northeast? An Update on White-nose Syndrome David Stilwell U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Many Slides Originally from Alan.
White Nose Syndrome A Caver’s Perspective Hazel A. Barton, Ph.D. Ashland Endowed Professor of Integrative Science Associate Professor of Biological Sciences.

White Nose Syndrome A Caver’s Perspective Hazel A. Barton, Ph.D. Ashland Endowed Professor of Integrative Science Associate Professor of Biological Sciences.
U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Advancing Wildlife and Ecosystem Health through Science Jonathan Sleeman USGS National Wildlife.

U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Advancing Wildlife and Ecosystem Health through Science Jonathan Sleeman USGS National Wildlife.
White Nose Syndrome (Story Board) Kimberly Albright.

White Nose Syndrome (Story Board) Kimberly Albright.
Bat White-nose Syndrome Frick et al. 2010. Science 329 p. 679-682.

Bat White-nose Syndrome Frick et al Science 329 p
What We Will Cover  What is It?  What is the Current Guidance ?  What are Current Containment & Decontamination Procedures?  What are best Monitoring.

What We Will Cover  What is It?  What is the Current Guidance ?  What are Current Containment & Decontamination Procedures?  What are best Monitoring.
By: Brandy Norville White Nose Syndrome. What is White Nose Syndrome? It was first documented in the winter of 2006 – 2007 in New York. It is named after.

By: Brandy Norville White Nose Syndrome. What is White Nose Syndrome? It was first documented in the winter of 2006 – 2007 in New York. It is named after.
Specific Emerging Topics in Food Microbiology I Listeria monocytogenes in seafood I 27, May 2013-SS 1 Listeria monocytogenes in seafood Mansooreh Jami,

Specific Emerging Topics in Food Microbiology I Listeria monocytogenes in seafood I 27, May 2013-SS 1 Listeria monocytogenes in seafood Mansooreh Jami,

Similar presentations

Ads by Google